SỞ GD-ĐT NAM ĐỊNH ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG GIỮA HỌC
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TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN BÍNH Năm học 2020- 2021
Môn: Tiếng Anh 11- THÍ ĐIỂM
Thời gian: 45 phút
LISTENING
Task 1 .There are five questions in this part. For each question, circle the correct answer A, B,
or C. You will listen to the recording twice. (1p)
1. What does the father want the son to do at the beginning of the conversation?
A. Clean the bathroom. B. Do the family room. C. Know the rules.
2. What is one thing the boy is NOT assigned to do around the house?
A. Clean the garage. B. Vacuum the floors. C. Wash the walls.
3. What is the chore that the son is NOT doing in his bedroom?
A. Put away his toys. B. Make his bed. C. Pick up his clothes.
4. What is the father going to do while the boy is doing his household chores?
A. Wash the car. B. Paint the house. C. Work in the yard.
5. Where will the son go after completing the housework?
A. To the cinema. B. Out to eat. C. To a ball game.
Task 2. Listen to a passage on life skills for teenagers. Fill in each gap of the note with NO
MORE THAN TWO WORDS. You will listen to the recording twice.
LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM
Topic: How to manage your time
High school can be (1) ____________________________.
How to manage your time?
•(2) ____________________________ your study
•List the (3) ____________________________ for your works
•(4) ____________________________ the time you spend on each subject
•Establish (5) ____________________________
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
(0.6)
1. A. achievement B. appearance C. enthusiasm D. initiative
2. A. matchmaking B. face C. dating D. teenager
3. A. advice B. reconciled C. incident D. decisive
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. (0.4)
4. A. studious B. respectful C. financial D. extended
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5. A. viewpoint B. childcare C. career D. lifesstyle
Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, D) for the following questions (1.0)
Raising Independent Children
Independence is not something that children can gain on their own. They have neither the
perspective, experience, nor skills to develop independence separately from their parents. Rather, it
is a gift that parents give their children that they will adore and benefit from their entire lives.
Teach Responsibility
One of the parents' important tasks is to teach their children about responsibility. The best way to
ensure that parents and children know what responsibilities are appropriate for the children. Make a
list with your children of what the responsibilities should be. Next, identify other individuals who
will also have responsibilities (and what they are) in the children's achievement activities, such as
teachers, instructors, or coaches. There should also be consequences for not fulfilling
responsibilities.
Demand Accountability
The ability of children to hold themselves accountable for their actions is a critical part of becoming
independent. However, many parts of Asian culture send a message to children that nothing is their
fault. Whether rationalizing bad behaviour, blaming for misfortune, or faulting others for their
failures, children are constantly told that they do not need to be responsible for their actions. The
reluctance of children to take responsibility for their actions is based on their desire to protect
themselves from failure. Children can't take responsibility for their achievements and successes
unless they are willing to take responsibility for their mistakes and failures.
Encourage Exploration
Early in children's lives, parents need to teach their children that they have a safe place to return to
if they venture too far and that their parents are there to protect them when needed. There is,
however, a fine line between security and dependence. When children have established their sense
of security, parents must then encourage them to explore the world beyond the safety net that
parents provide. This "push out of the nest" allows their children to test their own capabilities in the
"real world" and to find a sense of competence, security, and independence within themselves.
(Text adapted from
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201011/parenting- raise-independent-
children)
1. According to the passage, children can achieve their independence ………………..
A. on their own. B. with their own perspective.
C. separately from their parents. D. with their parents' support.
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2. What is TRUE about teaching children about responsibility?
A. It's the best way to teach children to become independent.
B. Suitable responsibilities should be set up for the children.
C. Parents are the only people who teach children about responsibility.
D. Whether fulfilling responsibilities or not doesn't lead to any consequence.
3. According to the passage, why do children in some countries refuse to accept their fault?
Because they get used to ………………..
A. finding an excuse for their bad manners. B. believing in bad luck.
C. accusing other people of their mistakes. D. all are correct.
4. What does the word “they” in the paragraph 1 refer to?
A. children's lives B. parents C. safe places D. children
5. Who could be the target readers of the passage?
A. Young children B. Parents in Asian countries
C. Parents of teenage children D. School teachers
Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (1p)
1. The cake sounded delicious. Who made it?
A B C D
2. I feel both excited and nervous because I have a date on Lara tomorrow.
A B C D
3. It was the children who was frightened by her.
A B C D
4. To maintain a lifelong friend, you should care about your friends’ feelings.
A B C D
5.You have an interview with Mr. Lee tomorrow. Don’t forget meeting him.
A B C D
Choose the best answer (2 pts)
1. It is on a luxury cruise ship _____ their wedding will be held.
A. whom B. who C. that D. which
2 When Laura suffered a break-up in her relationship, she saw a/an _____ for advice.
A. assistant B. counselor C. agency D. service
3. You ___________ spit on the floor.
A. must B. mustn’t C. don’t have to D. have to
4. - Lan: “I think parents should respect their children’s privacy.” - Nam: “________”
A. Definitely! Children should be punished. B. Absolutely! I really hate it.
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C. Really? D. I can’t agree with you more. I like it.
5. She became very __________ after her boyfriend left her.
A. depressible B. depressing C. depress D. depressed
6. _____ in a multi-generational family are unavoidable.
A. Habits B. Conflicts C. Advantages D. Punishment
7. Conflict between his parents also has a negative _____________ on him.
A. depression B. norms C. impact D. power
8. Despite my parents' disagreement, I'm ____ to drop out of university and establish my own
business.
A. determined B. confident C. successful D. All are correct
9. That book isn’t worth .
A. read B. reading C. being read D. to read
10. If you just live with your parents and your siblings, you live in a _____.
A. big family B. small family C. extended family D. nuclear family
Rewrite the following sentences as directed in parentheses ( 2pts)
1. The countryside is the most beautiful in Autumn.
(Write sentence, using Cleft sentence)
-> ………………………………………………………………………………
2. My teacher is able to make complicated things easy to understand.
(Rewrite sentence, using “ability ”)
-> …………………………………………………………………………………
3. They think that it is a good idea for me to do volunteer work.
-> They think that I ……………………………………………………………….
4. I can go out with my friend at the weekend.
-> I am allowed…………………………………………………………………...
5. That he decided to take part in the contest surprised all of us.
(Rewrite sentence, using “decision”)
->…………………………………………………………………………………
Topic : Write a paragraph of at least 100 words about your family rules. (1p)
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LISTENING
Task 1 .
1. A 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. B
Task 2.
1. stressful
2. Prioritise
3. due dates
4. Limit
5. routines
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
(0.6)
5. A .achievement B.appearance C.enthusiastic D.initiative
6. A. matchmaking B. face C. dating D. teenager
7. A. advice B.reconciled C.incident D.decisive
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. (0.4)
8. A. studious B. respectful C. financial D. extended
5. A. viewpoint B. childcare C. achieve D. teenager
Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C, D) for the following questions (1.0)
Raising Independent Children
Independence is not something that children can gain on their own. They have neither the
perspective, experience, nor skills to develop independence separately from their parents.
Rather, it is a gift that parents give their children that they will adore and benefit from their
entire lives.
Teach Responsibility
One of the parents' important tasks is to teach their children about responsibility. The best way
to ensure that parents and children know what responsibilities are appropriate for the children.
Make a list with your children of what the responsibilities should be. Next, identify other
individuals who will also have responsibilities (and what they are) in the children's achievement
activities, such as teachers, instructors, or coaches. There should also be consequences for not
fulfilling responsibilities.
Demand Accountability
The ability of children to hold themselves accountable for their actions is a critical part of
becoming independent. However, many parts of Asian culture send a message to children that
nothing is their fault. Whether rationalizing bad behaviour, blaming for misfortune, or faulting
others for their failures, children are constantly told that they do not need to be responsible for
their actions. The reluctance of children to take responsibility for their actions is based on their
desire to protect themselves from failure. Children can't take responsibility for their
achievements and successes unless they are willing to take responsibility for their mistakes and
failures.
Encourage Exploration
Early in children's lives, parents need to teach their children that they have a safe place to return
to if they venture too far and that their parents are there to protect them when needed. There is,
however, a fine line between security and dependence. When children have established their
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sense of security, parents must then encourage them to explore the world beyond the safety net
that parents provide. This "push out of the nest" allows their children to test their own
capabilities in the "real world" and to find a sense of competence, security, and independence
within themselves.
(Text adapted from
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201011/parenting- raise-
independent-children)
6. According to the passage, children can achieve their independence ………………..
A. on their own. B. with their own perspective.
C. separately from their parents. D. with their parents' support.
7. What is TRUE about teaching children about responsibility?
A. It's the best way to teach children to become independent.
B. Suitable responsibilities should be set up for the children.
C. Parents are the only people who teach children about responsibility.
D. Whether fulfilling responsibilities or not doesn't lead to any consequence.
8. According to the passage, why do children in some countries refuse to accept their fault?
Because they get used to ………………..
A. finding an excuse for their bad manners. B. believing in bad luck.
C. accusing other people of their mistakes. D. all are correct.
9. What does the word “they” in the paragraph 4 refer to?
A. children's lives B. parents C. safe places D. children
10. Who could be the target readers of the passage?
A. Young children B. Parents in Asian countries
C. Parents of teenage children D. School teachers
Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (1p)
1. The cake sounded delicious . Who made it?
A B C D
2. I feel both excited and nervous because I have a date on Lara tomorrow.
A B C D
3. It was the children who was frightened by her.
A B C D
4. To maintain a lifelong friend, you should care about your friends’ feelings.
A B C D
5.You have an interview with Mr. Lee tomorrow. Don’t forget meeting him.
A B C D
Choose the best answer (2 pts)
1. It is on a luxury cruise ship _____ their wedding will be held.
B. whom B. who C. that D. which
2 When Laura suffered a break-up in her relationship, she saw a/an _____ for advice.
B. assistant B. counselor C. agency D. service
3. You ___________ spit on the floor.
A. must B. mustn’t C. don’t have to D. have to
4. - Lan: “I think parents should respect their children’s privacy.” - Nam: “________”
A. Definitely! Children should be punished. B. Absolutely! I really hate it.
C. Really? D. I can’t agree with you more. I like it.
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5. She became very __________ after her boyfriend left her.
A. depressible B. depressing C. depress D. depressed
6. _____ in a multi-generational family are unavoidable.
A. Habits B. Conflicts C.Advantages D. Punishment
7. Conflict between his parents also has a negative _____________ on him.
A. depression B. norms C. impact D. power
8. Despite my parents' disagreement, I'm ____ to drop out of university and establish my own
business.
A. determined B. confident C. successful D. All are correct
9. That book isn’t worth .
A. read B. reading C. being read D. to read
10. If you just live with your parents and your siblings, you live in a _____.
A. big family B. small family C. extended family D. nuclear
family
Rewrite the following sentences as directed in parentheses ( 2pts)
2. The countryside is the most beautiful in Autumn.
(Write sentence,Using Cleft sentence)
-> It is in Autumn that the countryside is the most beautiful
2.My teacher is able to make complicated things easy to understand.
(Rewrite sentence, using “ability ”)
-> My teacher has ability to make make complicated things easy to understand.
3. They think that it is a good idea for me to do volunteer work.
-> They think that I should/ ought to had better do volunteer work.
4. I can go out with my friend at the weekend.
-> I am allowed to go out with my friend at the weekend
5. That he decided to take part in the contest surprised all of us.
(Rewrite sentence, using “decision”)
His decision to take part in the contest surprised all of us.
Topic : Write a paragraph 100 words about your family rules. (1p)
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